Research Chemist I

Indovinya•The Woodlands, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The position of the Research Chemist will work closely with the Research Scientists to evaluate existing and new chemistries, processes, or applications related to Indorama products. This position is focused in the laboratory working on directed experiments in a safe manner. The lab work may include glassware reactors, Parr reactor reactions, etc. Also, the work could include application specific testing for areas such as agricultural, oilfield, paints/coatings, personal care, etc.

Requirements

BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Biochemistry, or Polymer Chemistry/Engineering required
BS in other science field plus 2+ years in Research laboratory work
Associates Degree with 5+ years in Research laboratory work
0-3 years’ experience (more 3 years’ experience preferred) in: R&D laboratory preferred
Use and knowledge of Parr Reactors preferred
Computer literacy w/ databases, word processing, spreadsheets
Excellent organizational and communications skills
Demonstrated presentation skills preferred
Experience in chromatography, spectroscopy, wet analysis, or other analytical techniques preferred
Formulation experience in Agricultural, Home Care, or Coatings preferred
English with Bilingual Portuguese or Spanish strongly preferred

Nice To Haves

Surfactants knowledge in laboratory or application use strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain an awareness of the literature and other sources of information to remain current with developments in the area of functional products of interest to the Corporation.
Work to complete projects in the US project pipeline.
Set up and execute laboratory to meet both internal and external customer expectations.
Set up and execute laboratory work to as outlined by R&D scientist.
Analyzing samples by analytical methods or applications testing.
Keep neat and orderly notebooks containing a record of all work performed.
Maintain other records as necessary to support patent applications for innovative products.
Maintain orderly laboratory space.
Follow all safety and training requirements.
Support R&D Lab Manager with properly managing the lab resources.
Manage and optimize all process under your responsibility taking into consideration Quality, Legality and Food Safety (if applicable) and client needs on Indorama’s products and services.
Guarantee all documentation under your responsibility updated and available for consulting.
Interact with R&D team to improve the lab, lab methods, etc., and other internal and external clients appropriately, as needed.
Safe Operations at the Laboratory (including understanding and following SDS safety requirements)
Deliver high quality work in timely manner
Documentation of results in lab notebooks and PMOx